Chain came off

[Rajol]

Going around a curve out Glen Innis, Tamaki and hit a bump at the same time, chain was too loose and it came off,

however it's not the normal kind where it comes off the rear end sprocket
it came off the front end?

Called a mate to bring me some tools around 3pm so I can try put it back on myself on the side of the road

Otherwise I'll get it towed to that workshop behind northern in Otahuhu who took my bike in a couple years ago

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anyone know if this is a big problem/would i be able to do it on the side of the road?

I'm just in class now while I write this, Tamaki campus In glen Innis

any tips

cheers

[Banditbandit]

THis is exactly why you need to check the tension on your chain frequently ...

Check it has not damaged your engine casing .. you risk loosing oil if it has ...

Yes, you should be able to fix this on the side of the road .. your bike should have a small tool kit to let you do this

Three ways ...

1 Break the chain at the joining link, wrap the chain around the sprockets (you'll need to take the cover off the engine cases over the front sproket) so that the ends meet on the rear sproket (where you can reach them easily) ... put joining link back in place ... this will get you home if you take it easy .. but you really should adjust the rear wheel so the chain is properly tensioned ... (If you have an endless chain this method will not work )

2 Loosen wheel and put the chain back on in one piece ... adjust wheel so the chain is tensioned and tighten axle nuts ... you risk not having the wheel in proper alignment, so get it properly checked as soon as you can ...

3 If the chain is really loose - put it back on the front sprocket (remove the cover) ... then put as much of it on the top of the rear sprocket as you can .. then turn the back wheel so it pulls the chain onto the sprocket properly - this will leave a very loose chain .. and it may get you home, but you risk it jumping off again .. so you should tension the chain before riding away ... if you can use this method then you are not maintaining your bike properly ...)

The second method is the best ...

And how come you are in clas doing this? Aren't you listening to the teacher ??? "Miss Miss .. Rajol is texting again !!!!"

[Rajol]

THis is exactly why you need to check the tension on your chain frequently ...

2 Loosen wheel and put the chain back on in one piece ... adjust wheel so the chain is tensioned and tighten axle nuts ... you risk not having the wheel in proper alignment, so get it properly checked as soon as you can ...

3 If the chain is really loose - put it back on the front sprocket (remove the cover) ... then put as much of it on the top of the rear sprocket as you can .. then turn the back wheel so it pulls the chain onto the sprocket properly - this will leave a very loose chain .. and it may get you home, but you risk it jumping off again .. so you should tension the chain before riding away ... if you can use this method then you are not maintaining your bike properly ...)

The second method is the best ...

And how come you are in clas doing this? Aren't you listening to the teacher ??? "Miss Miss .. Rajol is texting again !!!!"

Haha, I'll probably use the second method if my mate pulls through with the tools
My tool kit is missing, someone stole it off the front of my bike unfortunately & yeah I have been a bit slack in maintaining it

[Katman]

Keeway use shit chains on their bikes from new. There's a good chance that a link or two will be bent out of shape rendering the chain even more useless.

(Actually, wasn't it you that started a thread about the chain on your Keeway some time ago?)

[FJRider]

Keeway use shit chains on their bikes from new. There's a good chance that a link or two will be bent out of shape rendering the chain even more useless.

(Actually, wasn't it you that started a thread about the chain on your Keeway some time ago?)

If the chain hadn't been touched since then ... it'll be pretty much fucked now anyway. Even at the max adjustment the chain will probably be still loose.
It's just a good thing it didn't jam in the front cog on the way off ... he might have been late for class.

And you're right about the thread ...

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/146861-THANKS-motorbike-guy

[Banditbandit]

Ah .. yup !!! Hasn't learnt anything has he ....

He's the sort that would loosen the rear axle nut - adjust just one side of the rear wheel to tighten the chain ... then re-tighten the axle nut .. and wonder why he's riding sideways down the road ...

[FJRider]

Haha, I'll probably use the second method if my mate pulls through with the tools
My tool kit is missing, someone stole it off the front of my bike unfortunately & yeah I have been a bit slack in maintaining it

Just looked at your profile page ... Rajol has not made any friends yet.

Pull your finger out ... I'm thinking you'll need all the friends you can get ...

Just saying ..